Flyer plate armor systems and methods

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2008-07-15

2011-12-13

Hayes, Bret (Department: 3641)

Ordnance

Shields

C089S036020, C089S904000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08074552

ABSTRACT:
In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, a protective armor system may include a first armor layer. The protective armor system may also include a plate that is detachably coupled to the first armor layer. The protective armor system may also have a second armor layer that is separated from the plate by a gap. When the plate is struck by a projectile, it may be operable to increase the surface area of the tip of the projectile as the projectile accelerates the plate through the gap.

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